Repair procedures: Inspection

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to the "CRASH PAD ")
Remove the crash pad side switch assembly (A) as shown below picture.

Fig 1: Identifying Crash Pad Side Switch Assembly
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NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Disconnect the rheostat connector (A) from lower crash pad switch.

Fig 2: Identifying Rheostat Connector Terminals
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Operate the rheostat switch and check for continuity between terminals.

Fig 3: Rheostat Switch Continuity Reference Chart
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